Federal Register #FAA-2026-11802

FAA proposes Airbus aircraft airworthiness inspections and corrective actions

The Federal Aviation Administration proposes airworthiness directives addressing safety issues on Airbus aircraft. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); no specific office is identified. - OEM: Airbus SAS, manufacturer of the affected aircraft. The proposal also references the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), an aviation safety authority, not an OEM or vendor. - Airbus A350-941 and A350-1041: Proposed inspections of affected passenger- and crew-door girt bar fitting assemblies, with corrective actions such as removing excess sealant and applying a thin layer. Excess sealant could obstruct a safety hook and prevent passenger-door slide deployment in an emergency. Additional maintenance requirements are proposed, with compliance tied to EASA AD 2025-0244 as modified by the FAA proposal. - Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321: The document excerpt begins a separate proposed directive addressing corrosion of wing thrust-spigot slotted nuts. It describes repetitive inspections, applicable corrective actions, and a prohibition on installing affected parts; the excerpt does not provide affected-part identifiers or compliance intervals. - This is a regulatory safety action, not a purchase of products or services. No quantities, part numbers, contract value, or performance period are provided.

Description

The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. The proposal follows the discovery of a girt bar fitting safety hook stuck in the upward position due to excessive sealant between the fitting and door mat. It would require detailed inspections of affected parts, applicable corrective actions, and additional maintenance requirements to address the unsafe condition. Comments are due November 23, 2026.

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